Little Teeth, Big Care!!!

Why kid's dental health matters.
Dental health in kids is most neglected thinking that they eventually shed off. However milk teeth are of great importance in speech development general growth and guiding the permanent teeth in eruption.

How to take care
Teeth eruption from age of 6 months onwards.

Clean the baby's teeth with clean ,sterile cloth from all surfaces, especially after feeding. Nursing caries is very common and usually parents are not aware of the same. As the child grows and couple of teeth erupt, finger brushes can be introduced without toothpaste. Toothpaste are used which are specifically meant for kids once your child learns to spit. Introduce brushing twice a day by first inculcating the habit yourself. Inculcate healthy eating habits avoiding sticky carbohydrates like chocolates ,biscuits etc.

Preventive treatments can be introduced when child has mixed dentition.

Permanent teeth start erupting by age of 6yrs.Regular dental check ups and catching decay and other issues early can be helpful in maintaining good dental health.

Never scare a child of a dentist or dental procedures because that may cause apprehension in the child when actual treatment is needed making the child non cooperative. Take care of your child's oral health because Healthy teeth leads to Healthy kids with confident smiles!!